29 Mareth Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0DB

1. 6 May 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 19 May 2026

   Decision issued: Certificate Approved

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Bedford granted permission on 19 May 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Cardington Road Bedford Bedfordshire

  20/01036/TELPN Submitted 21 May 2020 250 yards away

  Installation of 5G (Fifth Generation) equipment comprising 20m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

  Granted Telecoms 22 docs

• 205 Cardington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0BZ

  25/02426/S73A Submitted 4 Dec 2025 250 yards away

  One and two storey front, side and rear extensions, loft conversion with rear dormer (development already carried out) and front boundary walls/gate.

  Decided Extension Loft or dormer

• Oasis Beach Pool Cardington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0BZ

  26/01710/MAF Submitted 7 Sep 2026 250 yards away

  78% historically approved · decision due ~13 Nov

  Demolition of the existing leisure building and erection of a health, fitness and racquets club, including three outdoor tennis courts within an enclosed air dome structure, five outdoor padel courts with canopies, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, outdoor multi-use court, outdoor Battle Box exercise facility, two indoor courts within a sports hall, gym and studio facilities, internal spa facilities and external spa garden, child activity area, lounge facilities including a business hub and terrace, together with ancillary facilities, car parking, servicing, landscaping and associated works.

  Awaiting decision Demolition

• 9 Carter Close Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0JP

  26/00881/FUL Submitted 11 May 2026 250 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~6 Jul

  Annexe to rear garden

  Awaiting decision Full applications 14 docs

• 'Ashleigh' Cardington Road Bedford MK42 0DA

  04/00838/AOC Submitted 16 Mar 2004 350 yards away

  Demolition of detached dwelling and commercial garage and erection of three storey building for use as twelve flats, car parking and ancillary works - discharge of condition 10 of planning permission 02/01090/FUL - sound insulation.

  Granted Conditions New dwelling Demolition
  Domestic

• 'Ashleigh' Cardington Road Bedford MK42 0DA

  04/00839/AOC Submitted 16 Mar 2004 350 yards away

  Demolition of detached dwelling and commercial garage. Erection of three storey building for use as twelve flats, car parking and ancillary works - discharge of condition 8 of planning permission 02/01090/FUL - contamination assessment.

  Granted Conditions New dwelling Demolition 21 docs
  Domestic

• 26/01728/LDP Decided

  21 Oldfield Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4HD

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Single storey detached outbuilding at rear for use as Gym/Office)

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01078/LDE Decided

  112 Spring Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8NB

  Certificate to confirm the single storey rear infill extension already commenced did not require planning permission.

  Received 8 Jun, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01445/LDE Decided

  Unit 3 Three Oaks Park Lane Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1NA

  Certificate to confirm existing use of building as a dwelling (C3) with associated garden and garage for more than 10 years.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01900/LDE Awaiting decision

  6 Green End Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0LL

  Certificate to confirm the existing lawful repair to existing driveway by replacing broken and uneven surface with cobblestones, erection of a low (18 inch high) boundary brick wall either side of driveway and placement of a free-standing small wooden shed at the top of the driveway to allow for storage for garden materials and general items for the main dwelling.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01860/LDP Decided

  211 Castle Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3TZ

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Loft Conversion with hip to gable conversion, dormer to rear & rooflights to front)

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 5 Oct 2026 Lawful development